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Managerial objectives of symphony orchestras
Author(s) -
Lange Mark,
Luksetich William,
Jacobs Philip
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
managerial and decision economics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.288
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1099-1468
pISSN - 0143-6570
DOI - 10.1002/mde.4090070410
Subject(s) - symphony , metropolitan area , league , attendance , business , quality (philosophy) , management , economics , history , economic growth , art history , physics , archaeology , quantum mechanics , astronomy
This paper considers the managerial objectives of not‐for‐profit symphony orchestras in the United States. Using data compiled by the American Symphony Orchestra League, an empirical analysis reveals dual attendance (quantity) and performance quality concerns for Major and Urban Community orchestras; and quality‐only concerns for Metropolitan orchestras.